21961 Cayuga Lane

Lake Forest, CA
$ 2,375,000 Beds 5 Baths 4 Sq 3,079 Virtual Tour
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This residence reads less like a conventional home and more like a study in proportion, light, and reflection. Positioned on a rare inside corner lot, the property opens outward to a broad main channel panorama where the water widens and the horizon lingers. From nearly every vantage point, the lake becomes part of the composition, not simply a backdrop but a constantly shifting material that animates the house throughout the day. The exterior presents a restrained modernist language, crisp planes of white softened by shadow lines from mature palms and the geometry of the dock beyond. As the home wraps the corner, it reveals itself gradually, a sequence rather than a façade. The waterline deck extends like a continuation of the living space, dissolving the boundary between structure and shoreline. Inside, the plan unfolds with an almost gallery-like clarity. Surfaces remain intentionally calm, allowing volume and perspective to take precedence. Wide openings frame long water views that shift as you move, producing a subtle sense of procession through the home. The living spaces orient toward the channel, while softer, more intimate moments appear along the periphery, reading corners, curved seating arrangements, and layered sightlines that create both openness and refuge. The kitchen sits as a sculptural center rather than a separate room, its soft forms and pale palette reflecting daylight deeper into the interior. Two primary suites, one upstairs and one downstairs, allow the home to function across different rhythms of living. The lower suite maintains immediate connection to the water and outdoor terrace, while the second primary becomes a retreat elevated above the shoreline with a longer perspective across the channel. Outdoor living is treated as an extension of architecture rather than an addition to it. The covered terrace acts as an intermediary space, shaded yet open, where breezes move through and the sounds of water remain constant. The dock sits within the protected interior corner of the lot, reinforcing both privacy and the expansive feel of the main channel view. Boats pass at a distance, never dominating the experience, only punctuating it. Here, architecture becomes a lens through which the setting is continuously rediscovered, morning glassy and still, afternoon bright and active, evening quiet and reflective, each moment framed deliberately, each perspective considered.

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  • Price
  • $ 2,375,000
  • City
  • Lake Forest
  • Bedrooms
  • 5
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 4
  • County
  • Orange
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lake Forest South
  • Lot Size
  • 0.0826 Acres
  • Zip
  • 92630
  • Sqr Footage
  • 3,079
  • Year Built
  • 1977
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • OC26033061
Listed By: Shant Kizirian with Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty; 9496099838
Data Source: California Regional MLS (CRMLS)

Features

General

Living Area 3079
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
Possession Close Of Escrow,Negotiable
Roof Composition,Concrete
Appliances 6 Burner Stove,Dishwasher,Gas Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator,Water Heater
HOA Fee 358
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Concrete,Patio
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern,Modern,See Remarks
Pool Features Community,Association
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Detection System,Smoke Detector(s)
Year Built 1977
Electric Standard
View City Lights,Lake,Mountain(s),Neighborhood,Panoramic,Trees/Woods
Stories Count 2
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Waterfront Features Dock Access,Lake,Lake Front,Lake Privileges
Community Features Curbs,Lake,Street Lights,Suburban,Sidewalks,Water Sports,Fishing,Pool
Accessibility None
Assoc Fee Paid Per Monthly
County Orange
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
Association Amenities Clubhouse,Sport Court,Fitness Center,Maintenance Grounds,Management,Maintenance Front Yard,Outdoor Cooking Area,Picnic Area,Playground,Pickleball,Pool,Sauna,Spa/Hot Tub,Security,Tennis Court(s)
HOA true
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name Lake Forest Keys (LK)
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 4
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Directions From the I-5 South: 1) Exit Bake Pkwy. 2) R onto Jeronimo Lane. 3) L onto Jeronimo Way 4) L onto Cayuga Lane. 5) Arrive at 21992 Cayuga Lane, Lake Forest.
High School El Toro
City Lake Forest
Disclosures Covenants/Restrictions Disclosure,HOA Disclosure
Association Name Lake Forest Keys
Entry Location 1
Senior Community Y/N false
High School District Saddleback Valley Unified
Open Parking Spaces 2
Number Of Units Total 1
MLS Area LS - Lake Forest South
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 3600
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Spa Features Association,Community
Elementary School Rancho Canada
Property Attached Y/N false
Land Lease Y/N false
Middle/Junior High School Serrano
Additional Parcels Y/N false
Lease Considered Y/N false
Structure Type House
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Year Built Source Public Records
Tax Lot 448
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
PostalCity LAKE FOREST

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Breakfast Bar,Built-in Features,Crown Molding,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,High Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Bar,Main Level Primary,Primary Suite,Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring Carpet,Tile
Fireplace Features Living Room
Total Stories 2
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Laundry Features Laundry Room
Total Bedrooms 5
Entry Level 1
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Main Level Bathrooms 2
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Dock
Fencing Wrought Iron
Parking Features Direct Access,Driveway,Garage
Lot Features Back Yard,Corner Lot
Water Source Public
Total Parking 4
Lot Size Area 3600
Foundation Details Slab
Spa true
Lot Size Acres 0.0826
Road Surface Type Paved
Private Pool false
Lot Size Source Assessor
Road Frontage Type Private Road

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Temecula, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Rancho Canada Elementary School
Middle School Serrano Middle School
High School El Toro High School

Price History

2/16/2026 Listed $2,450,000
8/14/2026 3% - $2,375,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 92630

Price
AVG $1.76M
$2.38M
Year Built
AVG 1996
1977

Areas That We Cover

21961 Cayuga Lane Lake Forest, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $2375000 with 3079 sqft and a lot size of 0.0826 Acres Acre(s). 21961 Cayuga Lane Lake Forest has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and was built in 1977. The property's zip code is 92630 which is in Lake Forest, CA

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